Boss or Leader?
Although your position as a manager, supervisor, team lead, etc. gives you the authority to accomplish certain tasks and objectives in the organization, this power does not make you a leader, it simply makes you the boss. Leadership differs in that it makes the followers want to achieve high goals. Thus you get Assigned Leadership by your position or role and you develop Leadership by influencing people to do great things.
Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. This definition of Leadership is stated as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.” Definitions more inclusive of followers have also emerged. Alan Keith stated that, “Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen.”
Leadership words to live by:
- “I admit I made a mistake.”
- “You did a good job.”
- “What is your opinion.”
- “If you please.”
- “Thank you,”
- “We”